Author Topic: GameCube, GameCube, GameCube... (Read 6901 times)

UncleBob · « **on:** March 09, 2006, 07:28:24 AM »

While I know it means nothing, has anyone noticed the "Threes" with the GameCube?

First, there are three official Memory Cards - the 59, 251 and the 1019.
There are three ports on the bottom of the GCN.
There are three things that attach to the bottom of the GCN (Modem, Broadband Adapter and GameBoy Player).
There are three kinds of official controllers - the regular controller, the WaveBird and the Hori Digital Controller.
There are three kinds of official special controllers - The Bongos, The Action Pad and the ASCII/Sammy Keyboard Controller.
There are three Bongo games (Donkey Konga, Donkey Konga 2 and Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat).
There are three "major" connectivity titles (Four Swords Adventures, Final Fantasy: Christal Chronicles and Pac Man Vs.).
The GameCube was released in three colors in most major territories (Black, Indigo and Plat).
There are three versions of the GameCube (1st, -Digital Out Port and Panasonic Q).
There are three 1st party Microphone games (Mario Party 6, Mario Party 7 and Odama)

Neat, eh?

vudu · « **Reply #1 on:** March 09, 2006, 08:08:06 AM »

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There are three kinds of official special controllers - The Bongos, The Action Pad and the ASCII/Sammy Keyboard Controller.

The mic doesn't count as a special controller?

UncleBob · « **Reply #2 on:** March 09, 2006, 08:10:37 AM »

Naw, because it doesn't plug into the controller port. (really because it'd make for four...

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #3 on:** March 09, 2006, 08:28:07 AM »

THIS CAN'T BE HAPPENING

jasonditz · « **Reply #4 on:** March 09, 2006, 08:56:28 AM »

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Originally posted by: UncleBob
Naw, because it doesn't plug into the controller port. (really because it'd make for four...

The GBA should count as a special controller though.

UncleBob · « **Reply #5 on:** March 09, 2006, 09:11:33 AM »

The GBA is another system that you can link to the GameCube with a special adapter for extra modes of game play only in games that are programmed for it. I wouldn't count it as a special controller any more than I would count the GameCube itself as a special controller (You can link one GameCube to another with Broadband adapters for extra modes in compatible games - i.e: Mario Kart, Avalance 1080 and Kirby's Air Ride)

vudu · « **Reply #6 on:** March 09, 2006, 09:19:25 AM »

OMFG! Three systems you can connect to the GameCube--GBA, GBA SP and GBA SP 2nd edition!! w00t!!

jasonditz · « **Reply #7 on:** March 09, 2006, 01:23:45 PM »

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Originally posted by: UncleBob
The GBA is another system that you can link to the GameCube with a special adapter for extra modes of game play only in games that are programmed for it. I wouldn't count it as a special controller any more than I would count the GameCube itself as a special controller (You can link one GameCube to another with Broadband adapters for extra modes in compatible games - i.e: Mario Kart, Avalance 1080 and Kirby's Air Ride)

That leaves us with the conclusion that Zelda: Four Swords doesn't use a controller.

UncleBob · « **Reply #8 on:** March 09, 2006, 01:29:20 PM »

Single Player Mode uses a controller. The GBA merely opens up another mode of play (multi-player).

Ages · « **Reply #9 on:** March 09, 2006, 02:04:37 PM »

And what about the dance pad for DDR Mario? That makes 4 controllers

UncleBob · « **Reply #10 on:** March 09, 2006, 02:35:04 PM »

Dance Pad = Action Pad...

TrueNerd · « **Reply #11 on:** March 10, 2006, 08:22:49 PM »

AND there's only three games worth playing for GC!

I kid, I kid. I just wanted to feel included.

evil intentions · « **Reply #12 on:** March 11, 2006, 05:47:46 PM »

Nintendo must have some evil plan hidden up their sleeves. Possibly to take over the world...or gaming industry.

nitsu niflheim · « **Reply #13 on:** March 11, 2006, 06:22:42 PM »

Some people just think too much with all that too much time on their hands.

Infernal Monkey · « **Reply #14 on:** March 11, 2006, 10:12:58 PM »

Three games out of the 'Capcom 5' got ported to PlayStation 2.
Three people will buy a GameCube in Australia this year. Maybe.
Three GameCube games supported the e-Reader (Animal Crossing, Pokemon Channel and the Japanese Pikmin 2)

PIAC · « **Reply #15 on:** March 12, 2006, 03:13:37 AM »

There are three games worth playing :]

jasonditz · « **Reply #16 on:** March 12, 2006, 09:58:50 AM »

If Pacman Vs. counts as a major connectivity title then so should Pokemon Box

Mr Bloober · « **Reply #17 on:** March 12, 2006, 02:23:22 PM »

Not to mention Animal Crossing.

UncleBob · « **Reply #18 on:** March 12, 2006, 07:07:35 PM »

I don't think Pokemon Box even counts as a game.

Pac-Man vs. is *major* when Nintendo pushes it as their "main" thing at E3.

Rancid Planet · « **Reply #19 on:** March 12, 2006, 10:27:14 PM »

I've owned three different GameCubes.

Hope you didn't crap your pants after I told you that.

IceCold · « **Reply #20 on:** March 12, 2006, 10:32:26 PM »

Hey, long time no see.. I suppose you're going on your usual raid after a long absence..

Rancid Planet · « **Reply #21 on:** March 13, 2006, 12:42:19 PM »

You know me so well IceCold.

Hopefully I can hang longer this time. I love these boards but my site has been going through a lot of changes lately (it's becoming a woman...sniff) and I've been busy with it. Redoing the forums, trying to get a coder to help me out that actually knows what the hell he/she is doing, that kind of thing.

I'll still be busy in the future but screw it. I miss you guys and the good conversations held here. Best Nintendo forum on the net, hands down!

So yeah, Gamecube and 3s and stuff...

evil intentions · « **Reply #22 on:** March 13, 2006, 01:32:44 PM »

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Originally posted by: Rancid Planet
I've owned three different GameCubes.

Hope you didn't crap your pants after I told you that.

DAMN YOU!

Rancid Planet · « **Reply #23 on:** March 13, 2006, 01:36:19 PM »

As my grandpa always says. "Praise Jesus and pass the Depends!"

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